29337100 - Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 39.0% of imports (€40.6M), followed by 🇷🇺 Russia (33.2%). With an HHI of 3318, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

European exports of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇭 Switzerland accounts for 54.1% (€160.7M), ahead of 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (10.4%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇴 Colombia.

Within the EU, 🇸🇮 Slovenia concentrates 48.5% of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) imports, well ahead of 🇮🇹 Italy (34.5%). The top importing member states are 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (10.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-38.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
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Who is the main supplier of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (NC8 29337100) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 39.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

The extra-EU trade balance for Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (NC8 29337100) is €192.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €104.1M, exports: €296.8M).

How much does the EU import of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

The EU imported €104.1M of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (NC8 29337100) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 58.6M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

The weighted average import price of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (NC8 29337100) is €1.78/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)?

The leading EU member state importer of Lactams, 6-Hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (NC8 29337100) is 🇸🇮 Slovenia, accounting for 48.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (10.4%) while exports were falling sharply (-38.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€160.7M	54.1%	75.9M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€30.9M	10.4%	14.8M kg
3	🇨🇴 Colombia	€27.3M	9.2%	14.6M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€27.1M	9.1%	13.2M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€19.6M	6.6%	10.3M kg
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.0M	0.7%	820K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€40.6M	24.3Mt	€1.67/kg	39.1%
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€34.5M	12.9Mt	€2.68/kg	33.2%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€27.5M	20.9Mt	€1.32/kg	26.5%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€976K	304Kt	€3.21/kg	0.9%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€311K	147Kt	€2.12/kg	0.3%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€14K	2Kt	€8.12/kg	0.0%
7	🇱🇮 Liechtenstein	€443	91	€4.87/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€160.7M	75.9Mt	€2.12/kg	60.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€30.9M	14.8Mt	€2.09/kg	11.6%
3	🇨🇴 Colombia	€27.3M	14.6Mt	€1.87/kg	10.2%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€27.1M	13.2Mt	€2.04/kg	10.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€19.6M	10.3Mt	€1.91/kg	7.3%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.0M	820Kt	€2.46/kg	0.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€40.6M	24.3Mt	€1.67/kg	39.1%
2	🇷🇺 Russia	€34.5M	12.9Mt	€2.68/kg	33.2%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€27.5M	20.9Mt	€1.32/kg	26.5%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€976K	304Kt	€3.21/kg	0.9%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€311K	147Kt	€2.12/kg	0.3%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€14K	2Kt	€8.12/kg	0.0%
7	🇱🇮 Liechtenstein	€443	91	€4.87/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€160.7M	75.9Mt	€2.12/kg	60.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€30.9M	14.8Mt	€2.09/kg	11.6%
3	🇨🇴 Colombia	€27.3M	14.6Mt	€1.87/kg	10.2%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€27.1M	13.2Mt	€2.04/kg	10.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€19.6M	10.3Mt	€1.91/kg	7.3%
6	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.0M	820Kt	€2.46/kg	0.8%

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